Garden Q&A: Aug. 24, 2013

Q. There are some white fuzzy spots on my gardening leaves. What might this be?

A. Most likely you have a type of soft scale insect on the plant. Smash a spot to see if any liquid is exuded and that will confirm it is an insects. Scale can be treated with an oil spray or some other type of insecticide.

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Q. My crotons are getting multiple holes in their leaves. I do not see any insect on them. What might be the cause?

A. Garden snails, which only feed at night, like crotons. Inspect the plants late one night or early morning to see if you spot any.